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Make £10 a day April 2017 - everybody most welcome to join
Hello and welcome everybody :hello: This is the 116th month of this challenge, which was first started by Batgirl, in September 2007. Thanks to Batgirl for starting it, lynnejk, Rawdinosaur, Emmaglet, Nat21luv, Monkeynut, Sweetpeas, Purpleroses, JesaRose, MizMir for keeping the thread going. I know this first post is long,…
April Penny Pincher Challenge
Rules & Guidance* You have to Choose 15 items off of the list to do each month * Keep count of how many times you do the tasks during the month There isn't a limit to how many times you can do the task but at least aim to do each item at least once! * You can split the tasks into daily,weekly,monthly but you have to do…
NST - Amazing Aperire
Welcome to April’s NST challenge – it is believed that the word April comes from the Latin word Aperire which means to open. Spring officially started on 20th March so in April we are really at the start of Spring and this month I want to celebrate all things Spring. Also in April we have Daffodil Sunday on Sunday 2nd…
The Awesome April NSD Challenge.
Spring is here.April showers,lambs bleating in the fields,little birds chirping in the trees,Easter eggs galore. :) Yes indeed,a wondrous month! So join us doing the NSD challenge,the best of them all! :j:j You're all welcome. :money:
Changing My Life By 30 Challenge
I've decided to set myself a challenge of making or saving £6 a day between now and my 30th towards the end of the year...to be able to do two things which are important for me to move forward. I've done £2 a day challenges in the past, under this name and my previous, so I know some of the old tricks but any other help or…
Which one to pay first?
Hello everyone Hope this is the right section I'm about to recover a payment of £5600 from a PPI Claim (Thanks MSE/Resolver :beer:) and two unsecured debts I want to take a good old chunk out of. The Virgin Credit Card stands at £3651and is on a 0% until December 2018 when it becomes a 17.48% card The Co-operative Bank…
Direct debit sort of???
All can anyone provide some advice please? I pay for my TV paper to be delivered by quarterly direct debit. For this I am supposed to receive 13 issues. This time I have only received 11 and as this wasn't the first time this has happened have no cancelled and go e somewhere else. When I rang they promised to send the 2…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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